Dateline: Santa Claus - 2001-12-18

Now is the time that the well-known character of Santa Claus is "coming to town" in the United States. Is he a religious or a purely secular figure? What changes has Santa Claus undergone over the years to his status in the American celebration of Christmas?

With more in this Dateline report written by Ania Zalewski and voiced by Neal Lavon.